How to Run a Successful Auction on Shopify
A step-by-step guide to adding product bidding, increasing customer urgency, and boosting store revenue.
Running an auction on Shopify is one of the most effective ways to drive excitement, clear out inventory, and let the market determine the true value of your premium products. Follow this simple developer-approved setup guide to get started.
1. Install the App & Enable Theme Embed
Go to the Shopify App Store, install Auctions Wave, and toggle the Theme Embed on in your Shopify Theme Editor to activate the bidding widgets on your store.
2. Configure Bidding Rules & Buyout Prices
Set your starting bid, bid increments, and optionally define a reserve price or buyout price (Buy It Now) to protect your profit margins.
3. Launch Your First Live Auction
Select the products you want to put up for auction in the Auctions Wave manager, set the start/end dates, and click publish. The bidding widget will automatically show up on the product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Do I need coding skills to run an auction on Shopify?
No coding skills are required! Auctions Wave integrates natively with Shopify's Online Store 2.0 theme blocks, allowing you to run auctions instantly.
❓ What happens when the Shopify auction ends?
The app automatically closes bidding, determines the highest bidder, creates a secure draft order in your Shopify admin, and emails the winner a checkout link.
❓ Can winning bidders choose product variants?
Yes! Winning customers can select their preferred size, color, or model directly at checkout when variant selection is enabled.
Ready to Boost Store Revenue with Auctions?
Install Auctions Wave today. Setup takes under 2 minutes, and you can run your first product bidding event on Shopify for free.